Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/166,548

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A DIGITAL ENGINEERING TOOL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEILLANCE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 09, 2023

Priority

Feb 09, 2022 — provisional 63/308,162

Examiner

KHAN, IFTEKHAR A

Art Unit

2187

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Battelle Memorial Institute

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +25.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 601 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KHAN, IFTEKHAR A View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

467 granted / 601 resolved

+22.7% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+25.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

619

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

8.2%

-31.8% vs TC avg

§103

79.5%

+39.5% vs TC avg

§102

4.5%

-35.5% vs TC avg

§112

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 601 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 09, 2023

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+25.6%)

3y 2m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 601 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.